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title: "09TS Victoria Line Supply of Vertical and Lateral Dampers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a60"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# 09TS Victoria Line Supply of Vertical and Lateral Dampers

Buyer: LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a60

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## Summary

The procurement process is being organised by London Underground Limited, a subsidiary of Transport for London, under the title "09TS Victoria Line Supply of Vertical and Lateral Dampers." This initiative is in the planning stage as of 1st April 2026, with the procurement situated in London, United Kingdom. The tender focuses on the procurement and supply of railway parts, specifically 1480 vertical and 729 lateral dampers, to support the 09TS Victoria Line Heavy Overhaul Project Lift (HOPL). This project has a delivery timeline from May 2026 to April 2028. A direct award was justified for this contract to ZF Group under the Procurement Act 2023, given the intellectual property rights held by the OEM, obviating alternative suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially those capable of handling specialised engineering requirements and working within the stringent framework of intellectual property rights, will find this opportunity advantageous. As the goods procurement exceeds the threshold set for special regime utilities, it necessitates sophisticated logistical capabilities to meet the demands of London's extensive transportation infrastructure. Businesses that can demonstrate reliability and compliance with these stringent requirements may gain a strategic foothold in the rail industry through this contract.

## Notice

This is a goods only requirement estimated to be circa PS559,345 for the supply of 1480 vertical and 729 lateral dampers to support the 09TS Victoria Line Heavy Overhaul Project Lift (HOPL) project. Planned delivery schedule is forecasted to start in May 2026 and end in April 2028. The overhaul will be carried out by the depot engineering team.

### Planning Information

During market research and engagement, it was discovered that the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is the sole holder of the intellectual property rights (IPR) and exclusive rights necessary for the supply and maintenance. These rights prevent any other supplier from legally or technically providing the required solution. No reasonable alternative or substitute exists that would meet the specification without infringing on these rights. Therefore, a direct award to ZF Group is justified under the Procurement Act 2023, specifically Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 - Single Supplier Grounds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030187-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 11 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £523,688 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 09:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030187-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030187-2026
  1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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